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Tomb Raider: Anniversary

PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii • 2007

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Quick resume

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Platform, Strategy, Shooter, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Faithful remake with updated graphics and controls
    • Challenging and well-designed puzzles
    • Immersive exploration of varied exotic locations
    • Nostalgic appeal for fans of original tomb raider
    • Good replay value with collectibles and unlockables

    Cons

    • Imprecise controls and frustrating camera angles
    • Some bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
    • Combat is minimal and not well developed
    • Checkpoint system can cause repeated backtracking
    • Quick time events occasionally disrupt immersion

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over Lara's movements, exploration, combat, and puzzle solving with some freedom in approach."

      Capsule for Tomb Raider II (1997) Tomb Raider II (1997)

      "Players have significant control over Lara's movements and decisions, with some freedom in exploration and puzzle solving, despite some scripted sequences."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers challenging puzzles, platforming, and combat that require skill and problem solving, though some find controls frustrating."

      Capsule for Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™ Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™

      "The game offers challenging puzzles and platforming that require skill and learning, though some frustration arises from imprecise controls."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Anodyne Anodyne

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players engage in replaying levels for better times and collectibles, showing habitual play and attachment."

      Capsule for Ninja Pizza Girl Ninja Pizza Girl

      "Players often replay levels to find collectibles and improve performance, showing attachment and habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for INFRA INFRA

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some freedom, but within predefined story and environments."

      Capsule for Return to Monkey Island Return to Monkey Island

      "Players engage in exploration and puzzle solving with some freedom in approach, but within predefined level design and narrative."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

      Capsule for Anodyne Anodyne

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and non-competitive."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong immersion in a mystical world and mythology offers escape from reality."

      Capsule for The Mooseman The Mooseman

      "Strong immersion in exotic, ancient environments provides escape from real life through adventure and exploration."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different moves and puzzle approaches, experimenting to find solutions."

      Capsule for Divide By Sheep Divide By Sheep

      "Players try new moves, grapple mechanics, and puzzle solutions, exploring different ways to progress."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and solving environmental puzzles."

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      "Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, secrets, and solving environmental puzzles across varied locations."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization through unlockable costumes allows some self-expression."

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      "Some character customization with unlockable costumes and collectibles, allowing limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game features fantasy elements, adventurers, monsters, and a fictional narrative."

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      "Game features mythological and supernatural elements blended with adventure fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving, platforming, and game mechanics over time."

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      "Players develop skills in platforming, puzzle solving, and mastering controls over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

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      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention for puzzles and platforming; not suited for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Hob Hob

      "Requires focused attention due to challenging puzzles and platforming; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary gameplay."

      Capsule for ANIMAL WELL ANIMAL WELL

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

      Capsule for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, unlock extras, and progress through levels with increasing difficulty."

      Capsule for Ms. Splosion Man Ms. Splosion Man

      "Players collect items, unlock costumes and extras, and progress through levels with increasing difficulty."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find puzzles engaging and relaxing, others find controls frustrating."

      Capsule for Cinderella Escape! R12 Cinderella Escape! R12

      "Some players find relaxing exploration and puzzle solving, but frustration from controls and difficulty can reduce flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory elements with atmospheric music, but not focused on intense sensory stimulation."

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      "Visual and auditory elements provide moderate sensory stimulation with atmospheric music and environments."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

      Capsule for System Shock System Shock

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is present with lore, characters, and cutscenes but not the main focus."

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      "Narrative is present with cutscenes and character development, though not the main focus."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and precise timing in platforming and puzzle solving; some trial and error involved."

      Capsule for Horace Horace

      "Puzzle solving and platforming require planning, timing, and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and tension in platforming challenges, but overall controlled gameplay."

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      "Some suspense and tension from platforming challenges and enemy encounters, but overall controlled experience."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players find good value especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

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      "Players perceive good value especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -2

      "Combat exists but is minimal and not focused on violence; game emphasizes exploration and story over destruction."

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    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players must avoid failure in battles and manage resources, but overall risk is moderate and manageable."

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      "Players must avoid hazards and manage limited resources, but overall risk is moderate."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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